| Get swept away this spring in Washington, DC with festivals, free museums and more. | | Featured Travel Partner
| As Washington, DC welcomes springtime, it also welcomes a sea of pink and white cherry blossoms. Thousands make the pilgrimage to the National Mall each year - camera close by - to experience the blooms in person. The scene is like something out of a dream: fallen petals decorate the green grass and perimeter of the Tidal Basin beneath a blue sky, beckoning leisurely strolls to the stark white monuments and memorials nearby. A gift from the mayor of Tokyo in 1912, the blossoms serve as a symbol of peace and cooperation between two vastly different cultures. In honor of this wonderful episode and in awe of these striking cherry blossom trees, the city holds the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival, one of the largest springtime celebrations in the United States. The vibrant jubilee, occurring March 20-April 17, features a full slate of seasonal celebrations. Anime film screenings, an Instagram-ready kite festival, a booming fireworks display and the event-capping marching parade with VIPs are among the dozens of festivities. As a world-class travel destination, Washington, DC has plenty more than the festival to keep you entertained. The cracking bats of The Nationals opening day, a tour through history during National Park Week, Passport DC's embassy open houses, and the famed DC Jazz Festival all fall within roughly the same three-month stretch. Add to that free museums, a renowned restaurant scene, and bustling neighborhoods, and you can add a heavy dose of culture to your spring travel plans. The capital city is the center of so many things both profound and poetic. Because the warm months are so precious, you should spend them wisely and consider a trip to Washington, DC during this special time.
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